During this course, students will be introduced to the basic principles of cloud computing and will become familiar with how these principles have been implemented in Microsoft Azure. In addition, this course will take students through the process of implementing the core Azure infrastructure, consisting of virtual networks and storage. With this foundation, students will learn how to create the most common Azure services, including Azure virtual machines (VMs), Web Apps, and SQL Databases. The course will conclude by describing features of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and methods of integrating it with on-premises Active Directory.This Azure Training course is supplemented by a variety of hands-on labs that help attendees reinforce their theoretical knowledge of the learned material.

AUDIENCE

This course is intended for individuals who want to evaluate deploying, configuring, and administering services and VMs using Azure, including:

Developers who want to evaluate creating Azure solutions.

Windows Server administrators who are looking to evaluate the migration of on-premises Active Directory services and roles to the cloud.

IT professionals who want to evaluate the use of Azure to host web sites and mobile app back-end services.

Database administrators who want to evaluate the use of Azure to host SQL databases.

PREREQUISITES

Before attending this course, students must have a background in IT. In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should already have the following technical knowledge:

Understanding of websites.

A basic understanding of virtualization.

A basic understanding of Active Directory concepts, including domains, users, and domain controllers.

A basic understanding of database concepts including tables and simple queries.

MODULE 1: GETTING STARTED WITH MICROSOFT AZURE

This module introduces students to cloud services and the various Azure services. It describes how to use the Azure portal to access and manage Azure services, and to manage Azure subscription and billing.

Lessons

What is cloud computing?

What is Azure?

Managing Azure

Subscription management, support, and billing

Lab : Using the Azure portals

Customizing the Azure portal interface

Viewing billing, usage, and quotas data

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe cloud computing.

Describe Azure.

Manage Azure.

Describe subscription management, support, and billing.

MODULE 2: MICROSOFT AZURE MANAGEMENT TOOLS

This module explains Azure PowerShell and its use in managing Azure subscriptions. It also describes the Azure Software Development Kit (SDK) and the Azure cross-platform command-line interface, and explains their benefits and uses.

Lessons

What is Azure PowerShell

The Azure SDK and the Azure CLI

Lab : Using Microsoft Azure management tools

Using the Azure PowerShell modules

Use the Azure CLI

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Azure PowerShell.

Describe the Azure SDK and the Azure CLI.

MODULE 3: VIRTUAL MACHINES IN MICROSOFT AZURE

This module explains how to use Azure to deploy virtual machines. It also explains the highly available and scalable configuration of Azure virtual machines, and the management of virtual machine disks by using Azure.

Lessons

Creating and configuring VMs

Configure disks

Lab : Creating a VM in Azure

Create a VM from the Azure Portal by using an Azure Marketplace image

Verify the functionality of the VM

Configure storage of a VM

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Create and configure VMs.

Configure disks.

MODULE 4: WEB APPS AND CLOUD SERVICES

This module explains how to create, configure, and monitor Web apps by using Azure. It also describes the creation and deployment of Cloud Services on Azure.

Lessons

Creating and configuring web apps

Deploying and monitoring web apps

Creating and deploying PaaS cloud services

Lab : Web Apps and cloud services

Creating and configuring a WordPress web app

Create a cloud service

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Create and configure web apps.

Deploy and monitor web apps.

Create and deploy PaaS cloud services.

MODULE 5: CREATING AND CONFIGURING VIRTUAL NETWORKS

This module explains Azure virtual networks and how to create them. It also covers variety of virtual network components, focusing in particular on Azure load balancers.

Lessons

Getting started with virtual networks

Creating a virtual network

Getting started with Azure Load Balancers

Lab : Create a virtual network

Creating a virtual network

Verifying virtual network functionality

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain virtual networks.

Create a virtual network.

Describe Azure Load Balancers.

MODULE 6: CLOUD STORAGE

This module explains the use of cloud storage and its benefits. It also explains how to create, manage, and configure cloud storage in Azure.

Lessons

Understanding cloud storage

Create and manage storage

Lab : Configure Azure Storage

Create an Azure Storage account

Create and manage blobs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Understand cloud storage.

Create and manage storage.

MODULE 7: MICROSOFT AZURE DATABASES

This module explains the options available for storing relational data in Azure. It also explains how to use Microsoft Azure SQL Database to create, configure, and manage SQL databases in Azure.

Manage content of an Azure SQL database by using SQL Server Management Studio

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Understand relational database deployment options.

Create and connect to Azure SQL Databases.

MODULE 8: CREATING AND MANAGING AZURE AD

This module explains how to use Azure AD and Azure Multi-Factor Authentication to enhance security. It explains how to create users, domains, and tenants in Azure AD, and how to use Multi-Factor Authentication and single sign-on (SSO).

Is there a discount available for current students?

UMBC students and alumni, as well as students who have previously taken a public training course with UMBC Training Centers are eligible for a 10% discount, capped at $250. Please provide a copy of your UMBC student ID or an unofficial transcript or the name of the UMBC Training Centers course you have completed. Online courses are excluded from this offer.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Student will receive a refund of paid registration fees only if UMBC Training Centers receives a notice of cancellation at least 10 business days prior to the class start date for classes or the exam date for exams.